Tag: Texas
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Gov. Phil Murphy signs sweeping series of gun safety reforms in Metuchen
METUCHEN – New Jersey has one of the strictest gun laws in the country, but that does not mean the state is immune to gun violence. The statistics are real. Ask Acting Attorney General (AG) Matthew J. Platkin. He named a few during a press conference held in Metuchen Borough Hall on July 5. On…
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Teen to perform concert for hurricane relief on Oct. 22
The East Brunswick Arts Commission (EBAC) will present a piano concert to raise money for hurricane relief at 3 p.m. on Oct. 22 at the Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Bryan Tong, 17, is a senior at East Brunswick High School. He is a Licentiate of The Royal Schools of Music in…
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Donations from Monroe headed to Hurricane Harvey victims
MONROE – Monroe banded together last week for a disaster relief effort that drew in hundreds of donations for Hurricane Harvey victims. The Monroe Township Library, the Police Benevolent Association and township representatives responded with their own respective drives to collect resources for displaced Texans. The township held a 24-hour clothing drive that kicked off…
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North Brunswick holds fundraiser for hurricane victims
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JANICE LARKIN The Township of North Brunswick banded together to raise funds and collect items for those affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. More than $5,700 in cash and gift cards and hundreds of donations were collected on Sept. 11 in front of the North Brunswick Municipal Building. Hermann Transportation, which has…
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Donations for Harvey accepted through Sept. 23
Editor’s note: The original date provided for the collection deadline and event at Buddies Tavern was Sept. 27. The correct date is Sept. 23. SAYREVILLE – A non-profit charity based in Sayreville is holding a drive to assist those in Texas affected by Hurricane Harvey. The charity drive, organized by Bridges of Peace, will be…
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In the Service
U.S. Air Force Airman Grant H. Smith graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward…